California Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $39,414 when a student lives on campus and $43,282 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $3,019 for California residents and $20,355 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $17,736 when a student lives on campus and $21,604 when living off campus.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of California colleges and universities is $3,019 for in-state students and $20,355 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of California colleges and universities is $10,389 for in-state students and $22,947 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.38% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average books & supplies costs of California colleges and universities is $1,322. The books & supplies costs are increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of California colleges and universities is $17,736 when a student lives on campus and $21,604 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.66% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.16% compared to the previous year.